Sirkali Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sirkali Tehsil has a population of 3.20 Lac (3,19,715) with 1.58 Lac (1,58,015) males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,700) females.The sex ratio in Sirkali is 1024, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sirkali Tehsil is 33.83 k (33,829) which is 10.58% of Sirkali Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sirkali Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sirkali Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagapattinam District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Sirkali Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sirkali Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.41 Lac (3,40,835), indicating a 6.61% increased from Sirkali's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.73 Lac.
Sirkali Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sirkali Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.42 Lac (3,41,846), projecting a 6.92% increased from Sirkali's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.74 Lac.
Sirkali Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sirkali Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.94 Lac (2,94,478), accounting for 92.11% of the Sirkali Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.46 Lac (1,46,311), and the Hindu female population is around 1.48 Lac (1,48,167).
Sirkali Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sirkali Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.43 k (18,434), accounting for 5.77% of the Sirkali Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.35 k (8,350), and the Muslim female population is around 10.08 k (10,084).
Sirkali Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,94,478 | 92.11% |
| Muslim | 18,434 | 5.77% |
| Christian | 6,119 | 1.91% |
| Religion not stated | 331 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 171 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 120 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 33 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 29 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSirkali Urban Population
The Urban population of Sirkali Tehsil is 42.60 k (42,603), with 21.10 k (21,095) being males and 21.51 k (21,508) being females, making up 13.33% of the Sirkali total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Sirkali Rural Population
The Rural population of Sirkali Tehsil is 2.77 Lac (2,77,112), with 1.37 Lac (1,36,920) being males and 1.40 Lac (1,40,192) being females, making up 86.67% of the Sirkali total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Sirkali Literacy Rate
Sirkali Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sirkali Tehsil is 87.31 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sirkali Tehsil is 74.96 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sirkali Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.23%, while in the rural regions of Sirkali Tehsil, it is around 79.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sirkali
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.03 | 87.31 | 74.96 |
| Urban Area | 89.23 | 93.75 | 84.84 |
| Rural Area | 79.75 | 86.3 | 73.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sirkali
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.33 | 86.83 | 73.97 |
| Muslim | 91.9 | 96.01 | 88.58 |
| Christian | 81.66 | 86.29 | 77.24 |
| Religion not stated | 90.25 | 94.07 | 87.42 |
Sirkali Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sirkali Tehsil is 1.16 Lac (1,16,428) with 57.90 k (57,904) males and 58.52 k (58,524) females, which is 36.42% of Sirkali Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Sirkali Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sirkali Tehsil is 971 (971) with 489 (489) males and 482 (482) females, which is 0.3% of Sirkali Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sirkali
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1024 |
| Urban Area | 1020 |
| Rural Area | 1024 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sirkali
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1013 |
| Muslim | 1208 |
| Christian | 1042 |
| Religion not stated | 1237 |
Sirkali Area & Households
The Total Area of Sirkali Tehsil is 459.31 Square KM, with a population density of 696 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sirkali Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Sirkali Tehsil are 87.The Total Number of households in Sirkali Tehsil are 80.77 k(80,767).
Sirkali Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sirkali Tehsil, there are about 1.33 Lac (1,32,517) workers, making up nearly 41.45% of the Sirkali Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 90.45 k (90,447) are male workers, and about 42.07 k (42,070) are female workers.
Sirkali - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,835) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,846) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.43 Lac (3,42,543) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.43 Lac (3,43,015) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.43 Lac (3,43,488) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,960) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.44 Lac (3,44,432) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,622) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,609) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,596) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,582) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,569) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,556) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sirkali Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.45 Lac (3,44,556), with a male population of 1.69 Lac (1,68,687) and a female population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,912). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Sirkali Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.